1/2 c. cold water
1/2 c. cocoa
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
4 (1 oz.) (thin) chocolate bars
1/2 c. vegetable shortening

Gradually add water to cocoa, beating well after each addition. Sift flour, soda and salt. Add sugar, shortening, eggs and 1/4 cup of the buttermilk. Beat 3 minutes. Add vanilla, the remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk and the cocoa mixture. Beat 2 minutes. Pour into well greased heavy 10" skillet. Top batter with squares of candy bars. Cover. Bake in moderate oven, 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Serve warm or cold, plain or with whipped cream or ice cream.

Cake may be baked in electric skillet, 10". Pour batter into well greased, cold skillet. Open steam vents; bake at 275 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.